Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Danielle Collins Skips 2026 Australian Open for Medical Reasons
Danielle Collins, a famous American tennis player, won't be playing in the 2026 Australian Open.
She's taking time off to get better from a back injury and to have some medical procedures done to freeze her eggs.
She shared this news on Instagram and said she's grateful for her friends' support.
She also mentioned that she will be doing commentary for the tournament instead of playing.
Collins had previously announced she would retire in 2024 due to a health condition called endometriosis, but she came back to play in 2025 before taking this break.
Danielle Collins will not compete in the 2026 Australian Open due to medical procedures and injury recovery.
She is undergoing egg-freezing procedures and recovering from a back injury.
Collins shared the update on Instagram, expressing gratitude for her friends' support.
She will be doing commentary for Tennis Channel during the tournament.
Collins had previously announced her retirement in 2024 due to endometriosis but returned to play in 2025.
- Who
- Danielle Collins, American tennis player
- What
- Skipping the 2026 Australian Open due to medical procedures and injury recovery
- When
- The 2026 Australian Open, with procedures ongoing
- Where
- Australia (Australian Open), previously in the US (US Open)
- Why
- Undergoing egg-freezing procedures and recovering from a back injury
- Player
- Danielle Collins
- Nationality
- American
- Last Tournament
- 2025 US Open
- Reason for Absence
- Egg-freezing procedures and back injury recovery
- Future Plans
- Commentary for Tennis Channel
- Medical Condition
- Endometriosis